View this post on Instagram This old Pinus Mugo #bonsai , Swiss mountain pine had it's first restyle in over 30 years, the tree being over 50 years. It was purchased over a year ago and repotted to improve it's health. Apex region still needs development and overall density will improve through out the tree over the next 2 years. Spikey is up to no … Continue reading Chris xepapas on Instagram: “This old Pinus Mugo #bonsai , Swiss mountain pine had it’s first restyle in over 30 years, the tree being over 50 years. It was purchased…”

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We welcome back to the blog a tree I had called “The Hairy Hornbeam”. The tree was first seen in the blog post, appropriately called, Hairy Hornbeam It’s second appearance was Here This was a pic from many years ago, shared to me from that fabulous daily “memories” thing that Facebook puts in your feed. You… Continue reading So Mr. Bonsai Artist, you’re being stubborn, huh?

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Here’s a quick update to the Happy Hollow Tree post from last year at the onset of winter. How we left the tree, a tigerbark ficus: The pic below was just after the initial styling. The above pic was after just two weeks growing. And now, after three months: Below, three months ago: And now: The… Continue reading How to grow trees and influence bonsai

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It’s gonna be a shaggy dog story. What we have tonight is an American hornbeam (tonight being a few days ago as I sat waiting at the Tae Kwon Do school my children go to. I have two second dan black belt children, and my wife who is also at that level. This night I’m awaiting… Continue reading Deciduous and Determined